The Regret Monster
Even when you’re 99% sure a difficult decision is right—such as separating from your spouse, uprooting your whole life or starting a new job—you’re bound to meet the Regret Monster. I recently… Read More »The Regret Monster
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Waiting for the Right Fit
Because I thought I’d still be waiting to hear if I got a new job (Stretching Yourself), I’d planned to write about patience and faith today. My plans, however, have… Read More »Waiting for the Right Fit
Stretching Yourself
While job searching I learned that women and racialized groups are less likely to apply for positions unless they meet every single qualification. The employer (the Kids Help Phone) encouraged… Read More »Stretching Yourself
It’s Not About You
Have you ever been disliked or rejected for no reason? I have, and it hurts. Most recently, it’s Remy. He’s a golden palomino who lives at an equestrian facility less… Read More »It’s Not About You
Wait and See
What are you waiting for? If you feel like you’ve been waiting forever, you’re not alone! I waited for almost 15 years for my estranged sister to come back to… Read More »Wait and See
How to Be Brave
Who is the most courageous person you know? Maybe a family member is serving overseas, or a friend is choosing a new path in midlife. Perhaps your neighbor is a… Read More »How to Be Brave
Going With Your Gut
Has your gut ever urged you to do something—quit the job, eat more veggies, move overseas—but you were consumed by fear, self-doubt or other people’s opinions? Your gut instincts are… Read More »Going With Your Gut
Before You’re Ready
Today I am signing the final paperwork on my new condo! And as much as I’d love to share more, right now I have too much boring “adulting” to do.… Read More »Before You’re Ready
Necessary Endings
Today is the last day of the therapeutic riding session I’ve been volunteering at. Unbelievably, three months have passed! I wrote Surprised by Love when I first met the horses and riders,… Read More »Necessary Endings
When You Fall Down
At the stables last week, I told a fellow volunteer that I couldn’t decide if I should bring my bike on the road this summer. I have osteoporosis and arthritis;… Read More »When You Fall Down
Sticking Your Neck Out
A fellow emailed me last week and asked how to build confidence as a writer. He’d read 10 Things You Need to Know About Writing for Reader’s Digest and wants to write for… Read More »Sticking Your Neck Out